Strategic Plan
Announcing the Three Rivers Community Schools 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
On September 8, 2026, the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education formally adopted our new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. This plan sets the course for our District’s future and lays out overarching goals and specific objectives to accomplish.
Vision Statement
The Vision of Three Rivers Community Schools is to become a District of choice in St. Joseph County.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Three Rivers Community Schools is to educate, motivate, and inspire all students to reach their full potential, to become successful adults and to pursue their dreams.
Values Statement
The culture of Three Rivers Community Schools is defined by our values, which set the standard for our behavior, our relationships, our communication and our daily decision-making.
- Student-Centered: We put students’ learning, growth, and well-being at the center of every decision.
- Excellence: We pursue high expectations and continuous improvement in all we do.
- Belonging: We foster safe, inclusive, and respectful schools where everyone feels valued.
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and accountability.
- Collaboration: We work together with families, staff, students, and the community to achieve shared success.
- Innovation: We embrace creativity, adaptability, and new ideas to prepare students for the future.
TRCS Student Profile
All TRCS graduates will possess the life skills required to be successful adults:
- Critical Thinker: Analyzes information, solves problems, makes informed decisions, and applies learning to real-world situations.
- Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly and respectfully, listens to understand, and collaborates effectively with others.
- Self-Directed Learner: Demonstrates curiosity, resilience, responsibility, and ownership of learning.
- Innovative Collaborator: Works effectively with others, embraces creativity, and adapts to changing challenges and opportunities.
- Responsible Citizen: Acts with integrity, empathy, respect, and a commitment to serving others and contributing positively to the community.
KNOW - THINK - APPLY - LEAD
- Know : Core academic knowledge.
- Think: Analyze, evaluate, and solve problems.
- Apply : Use learning in authentic situations.
- Lead: Demonstrate character, responsibility, and collaboration.
